Boston Senior AdvisorBrooksby Village, Inc is a Medicare-certified home health agency based at 300 Brooksby Village Drive in Peabody, MA 01960. Medicare first certified it in 2005, 21 years ago. Medicare rates its quality of patient care at 3 out of 5 stars, level with the Massachusetts average of 3. Its strongest result against the Massachusetts average is flu shot status checked; its weakest is breathing improved.
What is Brooksby Village, Inc's Medicare record?
| Agency | Brooksby Village, Inc |
|---|---|
| Address | 300 Brooksby Village Drive, Peabody, MA 01960 |
| Phone | (978) 536-7868 |
| Medicare provider number (CCN) | 227486 |
| Ownership | Non-Profit |
| Medicare-certified since | 10/05/2005 |
How does Brooksby Village, Inc score on Medicare's quality measures?
Medicare publishes 11 patient-outcome and process measures for Brooksby Village, Inc. It is better than the Massachusetts average on 2 and worse on 5.
| Measure | Brooksby Village, Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Started care on time | 100% | 96.5% | 96.6% | Better |
| Got better at walking or moving around | 79.6% | 86.7% | 88.6% | Worse |
| Got better at getting in and out of bed | 80.8% | 89.2% | 89.8% | Worse |
| Got better at bathing | 81.8% | 88.7% | 90.7% | Worse |
| Breathing improved | 81.4% | 89.9% | 91.5% | Worse |
| Got better at taking medicines correctly | 85% | 85.3% | 88.3% | About the same |
| Medication issues addressed on time | 94% | 94.4% | 94.4% | About the same |
| Flu shot status checked | 96% | 64.6% | 63.3% | Better |
| Met expected function at discharge | 77.9% | 78.1% | 71.7% | About the same |
| Falls with major injury (lower is better) | 2.4% | 1% | 0.9% | Worse |
| New or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 0.5% | 0.2% | 0.2% | About the same |
Where it stands out: flu shot status checked and started care on time.
Where it trails: breathing improved, got better at getting in and out of bed and got better at walking or moving around.
What do patients say about Brooksby Village, Inc?
72% of surveyed patients said they would definitely recommend Brooksby Village, Inc, based on 58 completed surveys. The Massachusetts average is 77%.
| Survey question | Brooksby Village, Inc | Massachusetts average | U.S. average | vs. Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Team gave care in a professional way | 91% | 87% | 89% | Better |
| Team communicated well | 75% | 83% | 86% | Worse |
| Team discussed medicines, pain and home safety | 85% | 83% | 82% | About the same |
| Rated the agency 9 or 10 out of 10 | 82% | 83% | 85% | About the same |
| Would definitely recommend the agency | 72% | 77% | 79% | Worse |
Do Brooksby Village, Inc's patients end up back in the hospital?
Medicare rates Brooksby Village, Inc better than the national rate on: patients who went home and stayed home after care ended.
| Measure | Medicare's category | Risk-adjusted rate |
|---|---|---|
| Patients who went home and stayed home after care ended | Better Than National Rate | 93.7% |
| Preventable hospital readmissions in the 30 days after care | Same As National Rate | 3.9% |
| Preventable hospital stays during care | Same As National Rate | 7.4% |
Which home health services does Brooksby Village, Inc provide, and which does it not?
Brooksby Village, Inc reports offering skilled nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide. It does not report offering medical social work.
| Service | Offered by Brooksby Village, Inc? |
|---|---|
| Skilled nursing | Yes |
| Physical therapy | Yes |
| Occupational therapy | Yes |
| Speech therapy | Yes |
| Medical social work | No |
| Home health aide | Yes |
| Round-the-clock or shift care | No. Home health is visits, not shifts. |
| Housekeeping, meals and errands on their own | No. Medicare does not cover them unless tied to skilled care. |
| Long-term help with bathing and dressing | No. That is non-medical home care, which families usually arrange and pay for separately. |
Which Boston-area ZIP codes does Brooksby Village, Inc serve?
Brooksby Village, Inc tells Medicare it serves 2 ZIP codes in Boston and Suffolk, Middlesex, Norfolk, Essex and Plymouth counties.
- 01960
- 01969
A ZIP on this list means the agency accepts referrals there. It does not promise a nurse is available this week, so confirm your address when you call.
What should you ask Brooksby Village, Inc before starting care?
Ask about breathing and oxygen management
81.4% of patients had less shortness of breath by the end of care (Massachusetts average 89.9%). If the diagnosis is COPD or heart failure, ask how the nurse monitors breathing between visits.
Ask about transfer training
80.8% of patients improved at getting in and out of bed (Massachusetts average 89.2%). Ask whether the therapist will train the family member who does the lifting, not only the patient.
Ask how often the therapist actually comes
79.6% of its patients got better at walking or moving around, against 86.7% across Massachusetts. Ask how many physical therapy visits a week the plan includes and whether the same therapist comes each time.
Ask how many visits a week to expect
Home health is intermittent: visits, not shifts. Ask for the planned number of nursing and therapy visits per week so the family knows which hours still need covering.
Which other home health agencies serve Peabody, MA?
These Medicare-certified agencies are also based in or near Peabody.
- Ideal Health Care System Inc — 1.5 of 5 stars
Last verified: November 2026, against the Medicare provider data release dated 2026-09-21.
Common questions
Is Brooksby Village, Inc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Brooksby Village, Inc is certified by Medicare under provider number 227486 and has been since 2005. Original Medicare pays certified agencies directly for covered home health care.
What is Brooksby Village, Inc's Medicare star rating?
3 out of 5 for quality of patient care. The Massachusetts average is 3. Its patient survey rating is 4 out of 5.
Does Brooksby Village, Inc provide physical therapy at home?
Yes, it reports offering physical therapy to Medicare. It also reports skilled nursing, occupational therapy, speech therapy and home health aide.
